21st Century Learning and Schools
To succeed in college, career and life in the 21st century, students must be supported in mastering both content and skills. Our Federal leaders, state leaders, policymakers and/or district and school leaders are working on preparing our students for the 21st Century.
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills has issued the Framework for 21st Century Learning that is helpful for planning standards, assessments, professional development, curriculum and instruction, and learning environments.
21st century learning in an elementary school has the same overall goals as a secondary school: it’s only the implementation that differs.We want students to be practicing the 4 C’s: communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. They should be producing content, not just consuming it passively. Though technology isn’t synonymous with 21st century learning, it IS an integral part of it, and it’s often the set of tools that makes this new approach to teaching and learning possible. "The purpose of technology used in a 21st century classroom should be (in my opinion) to connect students with their world and enable them to learn from others and to share their own ideas. It should also be used to differentiate the curriculum so that students are learning on their own developmental levels and are able to pursue their unique interests and passions. Click here to read more A Day Made of Glass 2 Great look into the future of learning and technology!
To succeed in college, career and life in the 21st century, students must be supported in mastering both content and skills.
Our Federal leaders, state leaders, policymakers and/or district and school leaders are working on preparing our students for the 21st Century.
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills has issued the Framework for 21st Century Learning that is helpful for planning standards, assessments, professional development, curriculum and instruction, and learning environments.
Framework for 21st Century Learn
The rainbow represents the skills, knowledge and expertise students should master to succeed in work and life in the 21st century.
1. Core Subjects and 21st Century Themes
2. Learning and Innovation Skills
3. Information, Media and Technology Skills
4. Life and Career Skills
What does 21st century learning look like?
21st century learning in an elementary school has the same overall goals as a secondary school: it’s only the implementation that differs.We want students to be practicing the 4 C’s: communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. They should be producing content, not just consuming it passively. Though technology isn’t synonymous with 21st century learning, it IS an integral part of it, and it’s often the set of tools that makes this new approach to teaching and learning possible. "The purpose of technology used in a 21st century classroom should be (in my opinion) to connect students with their world and enable them to learn from others and to share their own ideas. It should also be used to differentiate the curriculum so that students are learning on their own developmental levels and are able to pursue their unique interests and passions. Click here to read more
A Day Made of Glass 2 Great look into the future of learning and technology!
20th Century Classroom vs. the 21st Century Classroom Click here to learn more